Democrats try to take nukes away from Trump: Senator and Congressman propose new law banning the President from firing weapons without a vote
Bill proposed by Senator Edward Markey, D-Mass. and Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif
Under current law, the US president can launch a nuclear strike by himself
Markey said that nuclear war is the 'gravest risk to human survival'
By Hannah Al-othman For Mailonline
Published: 04:33 EST, 26 January 2017 | Updated: 06:48 EST, 26 January 2017
Two Democratic lawmakers have put forward bill that would take away President Trump's access to the nuclear codes.
The new law, introduced by Senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts and Rep. Ted Lieu of California, would prevent the President from launching nuclear weapons without first a obtaining a congressional declaration of war.
Under current legislation, the US president can launch a nuclear strike regardless of whether or not America is under attack.
In a statement, Markey said that nuclear war is the 'gravest risk to human survival,' and expressed concerns about Trump having access to the nuclear button.
After introducing the bill Markey said he was concerned by Trump's past assertions that he would consider using nuclear weapons against terrorists.
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